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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,404.74 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,404.74 and 475.28 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,404.74 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,404.74 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,404.74 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 667,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,644.83/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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